New Engine For 2008 C6?
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
Definitely a fact. I have a neighbor whose friend has a cousin, whose boss has a neighbor, whose daughter is dating a guy whose barber has a sister and she knows somebody who used to work for GM............ And they say that its definitely true.
That settles it for me. I heard almost the same thing from my cousin's, uncle's, sister's, roomate's, talking dog. Rex said that it was also going to be the debut of the 7-speed F1 transmission as well.
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From: Houston, TX
Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
Definitely a fact. I have a neighbor whose friend has a cousin, whose boss has a neighbor, whose daughter is dating a guy whose barber has a sister and she knows somebody who used to work for GM............ And they say that its definitely true.
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Originally Posted by DSOM Z51
Definitely a fact. I have a neighbor whose friend has a cousin, whose boss has a neighbor, whose daughter is dating a guy whose barber has a sister and she knows somebody who used to work for GM............ And they say that its definitely true.
That is what I love about this forum. Someone ALWAYS has the inside track on FACTS. Obviously if they used to work for GM and the information comes from a barber's sister I think we can definitely consider this no longer a rumor and now fact. When I used to work in the intelligence field this is EXACTLY the type of solid information we used to confirm a source. The Barber's sister ALWAYS knows.
Before I get too excited was the sister a step sister or a full on full blooded sister? And were the parents divorced or married more than 17.6 years and did they sleep in separate beds?
Please post the information as soon as possible I cannot remove my foil hat until this is confirmed.
Last edited by Catchindirtbags; Jun 10, 2006 at 07:21 AM.
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It would be kindof silly to continue using an LS6/2 casting head on their premere sports car when the new L92 head is a much better piece from the factory (and on trucks none the less). All it would take is a new intake manifold design from the general. I wondered why they did not do it this model year. I would guess L92 heads would be worth a good 30-40RWHP over stock LS6/2 heads, an aluminum 6.2L block is also in the parts bin now 
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From: TX
Originally Posted by niphilli2
It would be kindof silly to continue using an LS6/2 casting head on their premere sports car when the new L92 head is a much better piece from the factory (and on trucks none the less). All it would take is a new intake manifold design from the general. I wondered why they did not do it this model year. I would guess L92 heads would be worth a good 30-40RWHP over stock LS6/2 heads, an aluminum 6.2L block is also in the parts bin now .
.Makes sense. New CE is from trucks.
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Drifting
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Wow, you are all so far off. Didn't you hear that the 2008 is going to be a Hybrid????
Of course, if they could do a 500hp hybrid version that gets 50 miles per gallon on pure ethanol, they might have something.
Of course, if they could do a 500hp hybrid version that gets 50 miles per gallon on pure ethanol, they might have something.
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From: SoCal
Originally Posted by Catchindirtbags
When I used to work in the intelligence field this is EXACTLY the type of solid information we used to confirm a source. The Barber's sister ALWAYS knows.
It was good enough for Dubya. Oh, wait...
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From: Dallas TX
Originally Posted by C-INRED
I'm not an expert on these motors. Is a move to Vortec a positive other than HP gain mentioned? What would be the plusses and minuses of this change?
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Originally Posted by Black04Vert
I believe the 6.2L engine supports displacement on demand. You'll hear arguments on both sides as to whethor or not it's a benefit or drawback.
i dont want displacement on demand just give me my horse power
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From: Florida
Originally Posted by Curtis A. Franz
And, you know with only OHV design in the LS2 that GM is penny pinching.
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Originally Posted by Patman
I don't know why everyone fears displacement on demand so much, there is certainly nothing wrong with having 425 horsepower and getting 35-40MPG on the highway!
I have a friend who owns a Magnum Hemi. It has the DOD system and he says you can't tell it by driving the car. He's a car guy so he would know if it was noticable. Of course it still doesn't get as good of mileage as my stock C6 with the A4 and optional 3.15 rear.
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But is the styling still going to be basically the same for 2008?
I would imagine they would wait for the C7 to change the styling. It would alienate other C6 owners if they changed the styling on the 08 and still called it a C6
I would imagine they would wait for the C7 to change the styling. It would alienate other C6 owners if they changed the styling on the 08 and still called it a C6
